Some social media users have falsely claimed this week that “Disease X” is a virus that might be deliberately released or is even already spreading in the world. These claims are inaccurate, emerging ...

In 2018, the WHO introduced Disease X to its list of blueprint priority diseases. This was a forward-thinking decision, acknowledging the limitations of our knowledge in the "microbial soup" of our ...

A new kind of blood test could be used to predict future disease risk. Here is what it means for the detection of diseases ...

With less than a week until the World Economic Forum discusses potential preparations for a hypothetical disease far deadlier than Covid-19 named “Disease X,” mention of the illness have sparked a ...

The cause of the neurological disorder—marked by uncontrollable movements—remains elusive. Yet experts say we may be entering the golden years of Parkinson’s research. At the University of Florida, ...

Heart disease continues to stand as the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease in the U.S., was responsible for the deaths of nearly ...

(NEXSTAR) – Conspiracy theories are circulating online as world leaders prepare to discuss readiness for a hypothetical virus known as “Disease X” at this week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, ...

Imagine waking up already feeling drained, as if you never slept at all. Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel ...

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition that causes hyperthyroidism and can affect the heart, eyes, muscles, and bones. It affects about 1.2% of people in the United States. Life expectancy depends ...

Hantavirus is a virus primarily carried by rodents. It typically spreads to humans who inhale airborne particles from mice and rat droppings, urine, and saliva. Infections in humans are uncommon — and ...